RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

280 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Riverside Elementary School is located in Blackfoot, Idaho, and serves as a key part of the Blackfoot School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and community involvement. Its location on the western side of Blackfoot places it in a setting that emphasizes a close-knit, neighborhood-oriented school environment typical of the region.

As a public educational institution, Riverside Elementary is committed to meeting state academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its student body. The school typically integrates core curriculum subjects—such as mathematics, reading, and science—with extracurricular activities to create a well-rounded experience. For families in the Blackfoot area, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary development, dedicated to preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

280

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	38
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
232 (82.9 %)
Hispanic
38 (13.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)684-5102
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 131